Tanner Spyksma and Griffin Gammell of the Waukee Northwest Wrestling team are being named Character & Leadership All-Americans by the United States Marine Corps and the National Wrestling Coaches Association. The award celebrates athletes who have shown exceptional leadership skills and are of sound character. Spyksma and Gammell are seniors at Waukee Northwest High School.

“Congratulations to each of these fantastic individuals who have earned recognition this season,” said Mike Moyer, NWCA Executive Director. “It is our honor, with the USMC, to recognize these outstanding young wrestlers who model the high-level traits of character, leadership, and scholarship.”

Click here to view the entire list of Character and Leadership All-Americans.